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AK16 GUX

2016 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,420 mi
Last recorded101,420 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 GUX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 101,420 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 92,277 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,518 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 84,437 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,997 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 66,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 54,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 47,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AK16 GUX is a 2016 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK16 GUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK16 GUX registered?

AK16 GUX is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is AK16 GUX safe to buy?

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